A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[Froggy]

This is Thailand - you should never need to DIY anything. Somebody will take care of your every need



Was Charoen Kung ever the original Chinatown? The Bangrak area appears full of diamond, jade, precious stones salesguys emmigrated from the Indian subcontinent (They are Thais now).
Too bad swan song - I'm there next week just for 3 days - always miss either you or Froggy by a week. And nowadays, don't go to Pattaya much, so can't see Chon <sigh>

We should coordinate our calendars via Google 555

Charoen Krung is a long road and some part is part of original Chinatown and close to there is overrun by Indians for s long time Thais even call it little india. I may be around next week

 

[Froggy]

Went to Sri Ganesh restaurant on Saturday morning

The dosa brunch

Mixed vegetable curry

Rasom soup

Samosa

Reason I posted this so late is right after I came back from this brunch I got food poisoning got an injection at the hospital and trapped between the bed and toilet whole day, lol.

 

[Froggy]

Ramintra road is famously known for bad traffic jam in the morning especially Monday.

I guess many Bangkokians are out of town enjoying a super long weekend

 

[yinyang]

This is Thailand - you should never need to DIY anything. Somebody will take care of your every need

Err... I omitted the salient fact, this DIY was not my own doing. But then, you blokes could read in between the lines

Was Charoen Kung ever the original Chinatown? The Bangrak area appears full of diamond, jade, precious stones salesguys emmigrated from the Indian subcontinent (They are Thais now).Too bad swan song - I'm there next week just for 3 days - always miss either you or Froggy by a week. And nowadays, don't go to Pattaya much, so can't see Chon <sigh> We should coordinate our calendars via Google 555

The 1st Chinese trading community had to relocate to nearby Yaowarat, during Rama IV's reign. Due to advent of euro diplomats community. Charoen Kung's main stretch is mainly the old shophouses. With the old and pathetic Robinsons at one end, and Asiatique within walking distance.

Interesting trivia on CK and Bangrak area

https://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/thai_article/2116_charoen_krung_road/charoen_krung_road.html

https://www.travelfish.org/sight_profile/thailand/bangkok_and_surrounds/bangkok/bangkok/3205

 

[Froggy]

Foodland in Thailand is a 24hrs supermarket

Came to buy some vegetables for juicing

Every Foodland spots a restaurant Took Lae Dee that makes it very convenient for shoppers round the clock. Food is great all freshly cooked except that it's a little expensive

I usually come here for their simple breakfast that costs 65 baht or $2. 70 from 5.30am to 9am and 81 baht other time

 

[Bonut]

Foodland in Thailand is a 24hrs supermarket

Came to buy some vegetables for juicing

Every Foodland spots a restaurant Took Lae Dee that makes it very convenient for shoppers round the clock. Food is great all freshly cooked except that it's a little expensive

I usually come here for their simple breakfast that costs 65 baht or $2. 70 from 5.30am to 9am and 81 baht other time

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Is this the Foodland @ Ramkhamhaeng ?

Bro, next time indicate the location and add a google map, like our good pattaya correspondent.

 

[Bonut]

Wow ! Can our Official Pattaya Correspondent confirm this is also the price @ Foodland outlets in Pattaya ?

 

[Froggy]

Wow ! Can our Official Pattaya Correspondent confirm this is also the price @ Foodland outlets in Pattaya ?

Foodland
127 Ram Intra 31, Khwaeng Anusawari, Khet Bang Khen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10220
https://goo.gl/maps/YALjQuGAEF42

It’s one price all Foodland

 

[Bonut]

Foodland
127 Ram Intra 31, Khwaeng Anusawari, Khet Bang Khen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10220
https://goo.gl/maps/YALjQuGAEF42

It’s one price all Foodland

That makes Foodland the best deal in town for Western breakfast!

 

[Froggy]

That makes Foodland the best deal in town for Western breakfast!

Remember, this price is only during 05.30-09.00 it include the folloowing -

1. Fresh brewed coffee or tea or milo
2. Two pieces of toast choice between plain or wholemeal (jam and butter)
3. Juice - choice of Guava or orange (I think may have apple too)
4. Two eggs - anyway you like
5. Sausage or ham
6. Water of course

 

[Froggy]

Was a feast but last night really cannot makan stomach problem

Fish cake

Thai noodle salad

Fresh water fish

Chicken wings

Duck beek

Isaan sausage

 

[Bonut]

Remember, this price is only during 05.30-09.00 it include the folloowing -

1. Fresh brewed coffee or tea or milo
2. Two pieces of toast choice between plain or wholemeal (jam and butter)
3. Juice - choice of Guava or orange (I think may have apple too)
4. Two eggs - anyway you like
5. Sausage or ham
6. Water of course

No provide chio bu to sit beside me ?o_O

 

[Froggy]

No provide chio bu to sit beside me ?o_O

Like the photos above?

 

[chonburifc]

Same price 65 at Pattaya Klang branch. Never take breakfast at Royal garden branch before but should be the same price. As P Froggy mentioned, have happy hour price from 5:30 to 9 am. This was the first breakfast I had when first landed in pattaya on a one way ticket from Sinkie land a decade ago. Cost only 49 baht during that time.

 

[Bonut]

Like the photos above?

Yes. 65 baht no include "company" ah ?

 

[Froggy]

Yes. 65 baht no include "company" ah ?

Believe you me for "company" I spend a lot.

 

[chonburifc]

Ramintra road is famously known for bad traffic jam in the morning especially Monday.

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I guess many Bangkokians are out of town enjoying a super long weekend

Just came back from Jomtien beach. Very crowded with mainly BKK and other provinces registered cars driving and looking for parking lots along the beach. Good news for the business owners and hawkers at the beach as “hang zeng” quite jialat for many of them since Songkran.

 

[Bonut]

Just came back from Jomtien beach. Very crowded with mainly BKK and other provinces registered cars driving and looking for parking lots along the beach. Good news for the business owners and hawkers at the beach as “hang zeng” quite jialat for many of them since Songkran.

What is so special about today that attracts Bangkokians?

 

[Froggy]

What is so special about today that attracts Bangkokians?

Many Bangkok people left the city on Friday for home uncountry or holiday. Taking 1 day leave today they have 4 days super long weekend. Unlike them I am struggling in my office now.

 

[chonburifc]

What is so special about today that attracts Bangkokians?

Tomorrow is wan pra yai (big buddha day aka mahabucha or vesak day).

For short holidays, hua hin, bang saen, pattaya and kanchanaburi are favorite destinations for BKK and surrounding provinces residents.

Btw, no alchohol sales starting tonight midnight until tomorrow midnight hor. Better stock up in advance. All night outlets will be closed tomorrow night.